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BRICS

BRICS — multilateral organization of Global South states focused on trade, finance, and development governance, with 11 members including expanded membership of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Indonesia.

2026-04-282026-09-18

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Ramaphosa returned to South Africa on Monday, September 14, from India, where he attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.The summit focused on strengthening economic resilience, reforming global governance and addressing emerging technologies.

    Ramaphosa steps back from public engagements over health concerns
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeChinese President Xi Jinping is heading to New Delhi for this year's BRICS gathering just over a week after he took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.

    From Bishkek to New Delhi, Xi advocates Global South cooperation
  4. Citizen Digital

    OPINION: BRICS and the Global South’s rising confidence By Guest writer September 09, 2026 09:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A staff worker stands behind the national flags of Brazil, Russia, China, Sou

    OPINION: BRICS and the Global South’s rising confidence
  5. Citizen Digital

    metropolis of more than 26 million people, Chinese and Egyptian flags lined major thoroughfares alongside billboards featuring Sisi and Xi as the Chinese president later visited the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids. - Suez Canal deal - Sisi's office said the two BRICS

    China's Xi urges against Mideast interference in rare Egypt visit
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    The border meeting came ahead of a BRICS summit next month that New Delhi hopes Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend.

    China says cooperation 'gradually resuming' in India border talks
  8. June 2026
  9. The Standard

    The report outlines mechanisms to integrate cultural diplomacy into political, subnational, and economic fields—particularly among Global South partners and BRICS nations.At a simultaneous commemoration of the UN event held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Chinese

    China and Kenya lead calls for global dialogue to bridge shifting world divides
  10. Capital News

    The visit is also expected to deepen cooperation within multilateral platforms such as BRICS, IBSA, the G20, the Non-Aligned Movement and the Indian Ocean Rim Association, where both countries have consistently advocated for greater representation and economic opportunities for d

    South Africa, India Seek Deeper Trade and Strategic Ties as Mashatile Visits New Delhi
  11. Citizen Digital

    mentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis By Reuters June 05, 2026 02:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the extended format meeting of the BRICS

    India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis
  12. May 2026
  13. Capital News

    NEW DELHI, India, May 19 — Deep divisions over the escalating conflict in West Asia overshadowed the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting held in New Delhi on May 14–15, forcing member states to forgo a traditional joint communiqué and instead issue a Chair’s Statement and Outcome Doc

    BRICS Advances Core Agenda Despite Divisions Over Middle East Conflict at Delhi Meeting
  14. April 2026
  15. Capital News

    Its role in securing African Union membership in the G20, supporting African inclusion in BRICS, and backing reform of the UN Security Council underscores a broader ambition to strengthen Global South cooperation.

    India–Africa Summit Signals Strategic Reset in Trade, Energy and Global South Partnerships

Yesterday

  1. Ramaphosa rests on medical advice, pauses public engagements

    South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has stepped back from public engagements on the advice of his medical team to rest and recover. Cabinet ministers will represent him at scheduled engagements where possible.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. Xi advocates Global South cooperation at BRICS and SCO summits

    Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, with both multilateral engagements focused on galvanizing solidarity and cooperation across the Global South. The BRICS and SCO members jointly account for more than half the world's population and about 30 percent of the global economy.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. BRICS summit signals Global South demand for governance influence

    As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Xi urges Middle Eastern countries to oppose external interference

    Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. China reports gradual resumption of cooperation with India

    China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said cooperation with India was "gradually resuming" during talks with India's National Security Advisor in Beijing, with both countries committed to maintaining peace in their shared Himalayan border region.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. China calls for enhanced global dialogue to bridge geopolitical divides

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for enhanced mutual trust and deeper understanding through global dialogue to cross geopolitical divides, outlining a four-pronged strategy emphasizing mutual respect, equality, a people-oriented approach, and balancing traditional culture with modern innovation.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. South Africa, India strengthen trade and strategic ties

    South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is visiting India to strengthen trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two countries, meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit underscores the nations' deep historical ties and shared commitment to South-South cooperation amid global economic uncertainty.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. India and Venezuela boost energy partnership amid Gulf crisis

    India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. BRICS skips joint communiqué due to Middle East divisions

    The BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15 failed to produce a traditional joint communiqué due to deep divisions over the West Asia conflict, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE aligned with the United States and Israel, while Iran opposed. The 11 member states and 10 partner countries instead issued a Chair's Statement and Outcome Document reflecting unresolved disagreements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and maritime navigation rights.

    19 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 28 April

  1. India–Africa Forum Summit returns May 31 after nine-year hiatus

    The fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 31 in New Delhi after a nine-year delay since 2015, aims to reset bilateral engagement in trade, energy and development partnerships. Africa is the largest recipient of India's overseas development assistance, with over $10 billion extended through Lines of Credit across 41 countries.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

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